Have you ever heard of Recovery Dharma or been to a Recovery Dharma meeting? What do you think of the Recovery Dharma program? Leave a comment and help others through your experience 💜
Recovery dharma is my main program. It reaches the parts of my life that always felt like something was "missing." I didnt fit into NA very well. RD has changed my view on addiction and recovery
I've been working the Recovery Dharma program for over a year now and it is my main program in my sobriety. The program makes sense to me more than AA did. RD felt welcoming, serene and non-judgmental while helping me to investigate the reasons behind my addiction. I'm very thankful to this program and feel that if others are looking for alternatives to AA to explore Recovery Dharma for themselves and see if it may be a fit for them.
RD offers mentors (like sponsors) as well as wise friends, people to reach out to for support. There are also a series of inquiry questions, which can be worked through on your own or with a mentor or wise friend. NA got me on track, but in a way that felt rigid, unyielding, and with something that was created by someone else for someone else. For me personally, the 12steps didnt work for me. Meditation is just observing, so if you're tapping your leg a bunch during meditation, just be aware of that. Be aware of what your shaking leg feels like when you take an in breath, or an out breath. Just being aware of the present moment is in itself meditation. Having the discipline to sit through uncomfortable meditations, helps me see that if I hang tight and don't just react toeverything, everything will eventually pass. Including urges and desires. Thanks for this video!
Hi Elias - Thanks for the info. It will help many. I love RD and would like to attend more meetings at some point. I have had a similar experience to yours, but with AA. Thanks again for sharing your experience.
I've followed you and interacted wity you here on recovery just like to say thanks for this certain esoteric topic. Recovery is a wide and varied road we must all take...the goal is to recovery by whatever helpful means 😊
How good is this, the past year sober I have really already been using buddhism to help me recover. And then i find out there is recovery dharma !! So excited for life ahead
I align fully with the Recovery Dharma belief system considering myself a Buddhist for some years. However I have found for myself that to stay sober I do need to integrate 12 step meetings as well in my recovery. Took me some time to integrate using both because they are different belief systems. Glad you said “in addition too.” I’m in to attend a meeting when you start a meeting. 🙏. Thank you KJ!
Hi Tiffany - I wish I could get to that meeting you told me about on Saturdays, but my work schedule doesn't permit me to get to any meetings on Saturday. See you Wednesday!
Wow, thank you for sharing! I’ve never heard of this, but I find my beliefs align very closely with Buddhist beliefs and practices, so I’m definitely interested in this. I checked out meetings in my local area and luckily there are meetings close by on Friday! I will definitely be attending. Thanks again for sharing, I feel like this might be life changing as I have now decided to pursue recovery.
Wow, Myra! I am so excited for you!! Based upon your beliefs, I think you are going to really like this program and I'm so glad you found one in your area. Let me know what you think once you have attended on Friday. Thanks for sharing and I'm glad this video was so helpful to you 💜
Great videos Dr Foster thank you.. I have been in Recovery Dharma since 7-17, well at first it was Refuge Recovery. I do a study group on Tuesday morning and we use Kevin Griffin's Buddhism and the 12 Steps. But I still feel awkward in traditional AA. I am grateful and also I love AA Secular Recovery Group.
That's great news about the dr. Cindy! You definitely will benefit from all the support you can get. I haven't had the time to check out the Recovery Dharma meetings they have on line, but this may be a good resource for you 💜
I've never heard of this but sounds like something I'd LOVE. I'm not Buddhist but believe in their beliefs and I can get hooked on anything. If it exists, I can get hooked! :)
Thanks for the info. I am attending my first recovering Dharma meeting tomorrow in Michigan, read the book, but am curious as to how the meetings will be.
This could be for me along with 12 steps. I started using pills a couple weeks ago after three years of heroin recovery😔 I think I’ve become identified entirely with mind.
Hi Shea! I would definitely recommend checking it out. Great stuff! Sorry to hear about the pills, but don't be too hard on yourself. There is no reason why you can't get back on track. Thanks for sharing your experience 💜
this seems my style alcoholics anonymous is not working for me since i support plant medicine and psychedelics people will never understand me there and im not allowed to get chips even though im six months off fentanyl
See previous answer. I recommended SMART, but Dharma is also one of my favorites. It just depends on your beliefs and what is readily available in terms of meetings, resources, etc. I know SMART has a lot of free resources and online meetings.
That's because where I attended is also a location for other recovery meetings. I don't know that it would be the case at every Recovery Dharma meeting.
Have you ever heard of Recovery Dharma or been to a Recovery Dharma meeting? What do you think of the Recovery Dharma program? Leave a comment and help others through your experience 💜
Recovery dharma is my main program. It reaches the parts of my life that always felt like something was "missing." I didnt fit into NA very well. RD has changed my view on addiction and recovery
I've been working the Recovery Dharma program for over a year now and it is my main program in my sobriety. The program makes sense to me more than AA did. RD felt welcoming, serene and non-judgmental while helping me to investigate the reasons behind my addiction. I'm very thankful to this program and feel that if others are looking for alternatives to AA to explore Recovery Dharma for themselves and see if it may be a fit for them.
It's refreshing to have someone on CZcams talking about addiction recovery that knows what they are talking about.
Thank you
Thank you. Appreciate your kind comments and support.
RD offers mentors (like sponsors) as well as wise friends, people to reach out to for support. There are also a series of inquiry questions, which can be worked through on your own or with a mentor or wise friend. NA got me on track, but in a way that felt rigid, unyielding, and with something that was created by someone else for someone else. For me personally, the 12steps didnt work for me. Meditation is just observing, so if you're tapping your leg a bunch during meditation, just be aware of that. Be aware of what your shaking leg feels like when you take an in breath, or an out breath. Just being aware of the present moment is in itself meditation. Having the discipline to sit through uncomfortable meditations, helps me see that if I hang tight and don't just react toeverything, everything will eventually pass. Including urges and desires. Thanks for this video!
Hi Elias - Thanks for the info. It will help many. I love RD and would like to attend more meetings at some point. I have had a similar experience to yours, but with AA. Thanks again for sharing your experience.
I've followed you and interacted wity you here on recovery just like to say thanks for this certain esoteric topic. Recovery is a wide and varied road we must all take...the goal is to recovery by whatever helpful means 😊
Yes, so true. Glad you are finding the resources helpful!
How good is this, the past year sober I have really already been using buddhism to help me recover.
And then i find out there is recovery dharma !! So excited for life ahead
Yes, Amie! A lot to be excited for. Buddhism has been such a huge part of my recovery success.
I align fully with the Recovery Dharma belief system considering myself a Buddhist for some years. However I have found for myself that to stay sober I do need to integrate 12 step meetings as well in my recovery. Took me some time to integrate using both because they are different belief systems. Glad you said “in addition too.” I’m in to attend a meeting when you start a meeting. 🙏. Thank you KJ!
Hi Tiffany - I wish I could get to that meeting you told me about on Saturdays, but my work schedule doesn't permit me to get to any meetings on Saturday. See you Wednesday!
❤ Great initiative keep it up
Thank you, I will 😊
Wow, thank you for sharing! I’ve never heard of this, but I find my beliefs align very closely with Buddhist beliefs and practices, so I’m definitely interested in this. I checked out meetings in my local area and luckily there are meetings close by on Friday! I will definitely be attending. Thanks again for sharing, I feel like this might be life changing as I have now decided to pursue recovery.
Wow, Myra! I am so excited for you!! Based upon your beliefs, I think you are going to really like this program and I'm so glad you found one in your area. Let me know what you think once you have attended on Friday. Thanks for sharing and I'm glad this video was so helpful to you 💜
Good for you!
Great videos Dr Foster thank you.. I have been in Recovery Dharma since 7-17, well at first it was Refuge Recovery. I do a study group on Tuesday morning and we use Kevin Griffin's Buddhism and the 12 Steps. But I still feel awkward in traditional AA. I am grateful and also I love AA Secular Recovery Group.
So glad you are enjoying the videos, and that you have found a recovery group that is working for you!
Thank You Again Dr. KJ!!!Definately going to see if there is one in Virginia !!!
I think you'll really enjoy it 💜
The things you described that are lacking in Dharma is there. There is a mentor, there are 12 steps, inventory process etc.
That's good to know. Thank you for sharing!
sounds like something I would like to try, I finally found a phyc dr so I have someone to talk to n help me w a lot of things going on
That's great news about the dr. Cindy! You definitely will benefit from all the support you can get. I haven't had the time to check out the Recovery Dharma meetings they have on line, but this may be a good resource for you 💜
I've never heard of this but sounds like something I'd LOVE. I'm not Buddhist but believe in their beliefs and I can get hooked on anything. If it exists, I can get hooked! :)
Yes, me too! If I like it, I want more!!! 💜
I hope you checked it out Lauren! RD is pretty amazing.
Thanks for the info. I am attending my first recovering Dharma meeting tomorrow in Michigan, read the book, but am curious as to how the meetings will be.
Thanks!!
Very helpful video. I'm glad I found your channel!
I am glad to know you found it helpful. Thanks for watching 💜
This could be for me along with 12 steps. I started using pills a couple weeks ago after three years of heroin recovery😔 I think I’ve become identified entirely with mind.
Hi Shea! I would definitely recommend checking it out. Great stuff! Sorry to hear about the pills, but don't be too hard on yourself. There is no reason why you can't get back on track. Thanks for sharing your experience 💜
I hope you are doing well Shea.
Hope you are reaching out and are better.❣️
Are u okay now?
this seems my style alcoholics anonymous is not working for me since i support plant medicine and psychedelics people will never understand me there and im not allowed to get chips even though im six months off fentanyl
The principle difference is the lack of the “god” which speaks volumes to tho agnostics.
Sure gurus or sponsors exist ..
I made a bad comment about rd a couple of years ago and I'm sorry. I hope you accept my apology.
Of course!
I never even knew this existed!
Thanks for checking it out 💜
I would like to check out a Recovery Dharma Group.
I think you will enjoy it. Thanks for watching, Bill.
@@DRKJFOSTER I found quite a few online groups. I'll check one out tomorrow.
Must be DelRay Florida
You're close...
In your opinion what is your favorite program alternative to AA/NA??
See previous answer. I recommended SMART, but Dharma is also one of my favorites. It just depends on your beliefs and what is readily available in terms of meetings, resources, etc. I know SMART has a lot of free resources and online meetings.
Recovery Dharma has changed my life .
So the 12 and 12 are still hung on the wall? I gotta say that puts me off a little...
That's because where I attended is also a location for other recovery meetings. I don't know that it would be the case at every Recovery Dharma meeting.
@@DRKJFOSTER thanks for the reply I appreciate it.